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[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Email me your address I send you two different helmets you can try out.


I think I like my newest one better than my Optrel.... but it's all personal choice of course.

I missed it! What's your newest one?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I missed it! What's your newest one?

The viewing area on this is huge -- helps with my bifocals.... I like the controls on the inside -- it's multi use -- torch etc -- kinda nice... it fits well - adjusts well... and I look real mean wearing it!

The inside shot has the model and brand...

[GregWeld]

[GregWeld]

My new Jackson is GREAT!


This is a review of an older cheaper model -- you get what you pay for. Pay me now or pay me later - there's a reason people say that.

[Sieg]

How does this Radnor helmet compare spec wise to your Jackson W60?
http://www.airgas.com/browse/product...ct=RAD64005221
Solar panel vs AAA batteries?

[GregWeld]

So here's what happens with my solar powered Optrel.... I might not weld more than 5 minutes worth - for weeks at a time... maybe a couple months go by... and the Optrel is DOA..... and needs to be laid outside in the sun to recharge. Guess what happens with that in the winter in the Pacific NorthWET.

If you're welding all the time - it stays charged up. Kinda hard to weld enough to charge it up - so that I can actually use it to weld with huh?

Good enough answer?


If I'm doing a big azz project - it's not a problem... but I own FOUR helmets... so if the Optrel isn't working - it's pretty easy to grab another.


It's like the stupid 1/4" drive digital Snap-On torque wrench --- how often is it used - I always take the batteries out -- then have to find some and load it up for the 3 bolts that need torquing. Never again.... just give me a friggin' tool that works when I pick it up!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

How does this Radnor helmet compare spec wise to your Jackson W60?

Just to show you that I'm not "hide bound" to any one brand.... I present you with the Weld welding helmet collection... To wit: Optrel - Speedglass - Jackson - Radnor

The Radnor is a pile of crap. End of story.

I will send you TWO to try out - since I do actually use this stuff - believe it or not... when I'm not posting on Lat G. You pick two - forget the Radnor you won't like it.

[Sieg]

Bradington Young wingback recliner? Nice shop furniture, I'm sitting in mine.

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

My new Jackson is GREAT!


This is a review of an older cheaper model -- you get what you pay for. Pay me now or pay me later - there's a reason people say that.

I am thinking I should try one of these also. I just about have to put a spotlight on my work to be able see it. Maybe my 5 year old Miller isn't cutting it?

Jeff-

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Ketzer

I am thinking I should try one of these also. I just about have to put a spotlight on my work to be able see it. Maybe my 5 year old Miller isn't cutting it?

Jeff-

Jeff -- OLD eyes just aren't as sharp as young ones are... and the helmets are like anything else - the technology just keeps improving.

What I think is a good advantage for the Jackson W60 -- is that for most guys with only ONE helmet to buy -- it will do A LOT... Comfort is a personal thing so that's why I think people need to try stuff out. With TIG -- and thin materials - the RANGE is important.